Mostly Dry Thursday with Afternoon Showers Possible in Pittsburgh Area
Thursday in the Pittsburgh area is expected to be mostly dry, with a chance of afternoon showers, particularly south of I-70. Yesterday's storms brought significant rainfall, with radar estimates showing totals between 2 and 2.5 inches in Southern Butler and Northern Allegheny counties. A flood watch remains in effect west of Beaver County, covering parts of Ohio and West Virginia, due to ongoing small stream flooding. High temperatures today are forecasted to reach the upper 70s °F (around 25 °C), with mostly cloudy skies and light winds from the west-southwest at 10 mph. Rain chances will increase after 6 p.m., peaking between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. Friday morning. Friday is expected to be dry, while Saturday afternoon rain showers could impact local events, including the Pitt football game.